Columbia International University

DMIN - Missions Concentration

Description

The Missions Concentration is designed for those with significant experience in cross-cultural ministry. You will build on your previous studies and ministry experiences in order to attain higher levels of competency. This involves advancing students' knowledge of the foundations of and current developments in missions, deepening their understanding of God's purposes, acknowledging their personal calling and purpose in God's mission, improving their skills for achieving assigned responsibilities, and developing their spiritual and moral integrity.

This concentration requires you to complete two core courses (MIN 9431 Spiritual Mentoring and RES 9400 Doctoral Research Methods), a required course in Missions (MIS 9531 Missiological Reflections), two additional courses in Missions (MIS alpha-designator), three electives, and a project in the area of missions.

Resident Faculty

Mike Barnett (Ph.D., Southwestern Seminary) Dr. Barnett teaches courses on church planting movements, leadership and teams, creative access (business and missions), and the history of global Christianity.He and his wife, Cindy, enjoy spending time with seminary and university students. They are act... more

Adjunct Faculty